Radical reactions of vinyl epoxides via radical translocations by a novel 1,5-n-Bu3Sn group or a 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer

Radical reactions of vinyl epoxides with n-Bu 3 SnH proceed via radical translocations by a novel 1,5-n-Bu 3 Sn group or a 1,5-hydrogen atom transfer, provide access to allylic or other carbon centered radicals for use in cyclization or addition reaction, and are highly useful for the synthesis of a variety of carbocyclic compounds